Chestnut Mountain Resort
About Chestnut Mountain Resort
A rare Midwestern bluff-top retreat overlooking the Mississippi, defined by its river views and year-round outdoor recreation.
Highlights
- Mississippi River views
- Alpine slide runs
- Riverboat cruises
- Bluff-side lodging
Key Facts
- Altitude: 184m
- Top lift: 309m
- Ski pistes: 5.4km
- Ski lifts: 8
- Lakes nearby: 5
- MTB trails: 4.7km
Ski Area
Included in these season passes
Weather and 10-day forecast for Chestnut Mountain Resort
- Today: 12 to 20 °C, overcast, 3 h of sunshine
- Freezing level today: about 4385 m (4200 to 4520 m)
| Day | Min / max | Sky | Precipitation | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 | 12 / 20 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Fri, Sep 25 | 14 / 21 °C | overcast | dry | 3 h sun |
| Sat, Sep 26 | 9 / 19 °C | overcast | dry | 1 h sun |
| Sun, Sep 27 | 11 / 20 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 4 h sun |
| Mon, Sep 28 | 11 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 9 h sun |
| Tue, Sep 29 | 14 / 20 °C | rain showers | dry | 0 h sun |
| Wed, Sep 30 | 11 / 18 °C | drizzle | dry | 1 h sun |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 8 / 21 °C | clear sky | dry | 12 h sun |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 10 / 22 °C | clear sky | dry | 10 h sun |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 11 / 21 °C | partly cloudy | dry | 5 h sun |
Things to do in Chestnut Mountain Resort
Hikes nearby — Chestnut Mountain Resort (3)
3 curated hiking trails around Chestnut Mountain Resort, sourced from OpenStreetMap and enriched with distance, elevation gain and difficulty.
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Oak Trail
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Walnut Trail
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Cedar Trail
Mountain biking near Chestnut Mountain Resort
- Bluff Trail
- Campground Trail
- Woodland Trail Blue
- Woodland Trail Yellow
Getting to Chestnut Mountain Resort
Door-to-door travel times as used by the MR. ALPS ranking.
- Nearest airport: Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), 27 km away, about 1h03 by road
Where to stay in Chestnut Mountain Resort
20 places to stay for a night on 2026-09-25, from 191 EUR per night, median 224 EUR. Prices are direct with hotels and destinations, compared live on the Chestnut Mountain Resort page.